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Get your groove on

By Ricky Paparo

On April 28, 2011

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Next Saturday Lyndon State's radio station (WWLR) will host a Drag Ball.

After last year's successful turnout of about 125 students, the event returns with a radio station vibe. Recognizing the lack of a college student's disposable income, the ball was effectively designed to be free admission.

The ball will feature a DJ, decorations, lighting, and a cash bar. The first 25 students through the door will receive a free drink. On top of this there will be other prizes awarded, including cash prizes to the Drag Ball King and Queen.

"This is an adult-oriented activity," said WWLR's chief music director Brittany Lavery. "You will be treated like adults, and will be able to have fun and let loose."

This event does however differ from traditional drag balls in some ways. For instance, there is no requirement for attendees to dress in drag.

"Students can dress however they want," explained WWLR's newly-elected general manager Nick Brien. "Last year one student even wore roller blades."

When going to this event, be sure to recognize the hard work put into organizing and funding each and every aspect. Representatives from WWLR reached out to local businesses for a source of funding the event. Advertizements played a big part in helping pay for a lot of the drag ball's features. Along with finding the funds, the event also had to be planned and organized one detail at a time.

With roughly $800 from funding being spent on the event, attending students can expect to have a memorable time.

"It is like the big college parties you see in movies, except it will be safe," added Brien.

This well equipped, well planned event should prove to be a great way to spend your Saturday night. Students are even invited to bring guests that are not LSC students.

All of this would not be possible without the support and dedication of the club members of WWLR. The station's recent director board election welcomed 3 new members to the 12 member board. Other notable changes include the promotion of Cody "Scoots" Fernald to program director and vice president of the club, and the promotion of Nick Brien to general manager and club president.

The new and improved director board has identified internal and external problems in the club's current operational procedures and has developed a plan to help resolve these issues. The board emphasized their desire to reach out to the students, faculty, and community, hoping to diversify the station so that it applies to a greater audience. The objective is for WWLR to further become a source for the school to represent itself in an admirable fashion.

WWLR will host the Drag Ball on Saturday, May 7 in ASAC 100. The event is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. and will go until 11 p.m. Just remember to bring your LSC ID, as well as a drivers license for students planning on having an alcoholic drink at the bar.